Chafing dish
Chafing Dish
A chafing dish (pronunciation: /ˈʃeɪfɪŋ dɪʃ/) is a kind of portable grate raised on a tripod, originally heated with charcoal in a brazier, and used for foods that require gentle cooking, away from the "fierce" heat of direct flames. The etymology of the term "chafing dish" comes from the Old French chauffer, which means "to make warm", denoting that the device is primarily used for heating and/or reheating food.
Usage
Chafing dishes are typically used in professional catering settings, such as buffets, or at parties or other social events where food needs to be kept warm over a period of time. They are also used in domestic settings for similar purposes.
Components
A chafing dish consists of several components, including a water pan, food pan, cover, and heat source. The water pan is filled with water and heated, which in turn heats the food pan that sits inside it. The cover helps to retain heat and prevent contamination, while the heat source can be anything from a gas burner to an electric heating element.
Related Terms
- Brazier: A metal receptacle for holding a fire, typically used for heating.
- Buffet: A system of serving meals in which food is placed in a public area where the diners serve themselves.
- Catering: The business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, hospital, pub, aircraft, cruise ship, park, filming site or studio, entertainment site, or event venue.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chafing dish
- Wikipedia's article - Chafing dish
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